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R&D tax relief crackdown
Is the HMRC R&D tax relief crackdown deterring genuine claims? Are HMRC’s efforts to tackle R&D tax relief abuse resulting in the rejection of legitimate claims?
Accounting Software
We are often asked about choosing the right accounting software. How does a business owner find the best accounting software option for their business?
August key dates and deadlines
August key dates for 2023 are 7 August for filing and payment of VAT, 18 August for payment of PAYE and NIC by cheque and 22 August for payment of PAYE and NIC electronically.
Salary or dividend
Salary or dividend is a question RPGCC’s tax advisers are asked almost daily. Changes to tax mean owner-managed businesses may need to rethink salary or dividend.
Alcohol Duty Reform
In the 2023 Spring Budget, the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt introduced a new Alcohol Duty Reform which comes into force from 1 August 2023.
New tax measures
Tax Adviser at RPGCC Tim Humphries briefs us on the new tax measures announced affecting privately owned businesses.
Missing HRP?
Do you have missing HRP? Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP) reduced the number of years that a person in receipt of child benefit needed in order to qualify for a full state pension. Some may have missing HRP from their National Insurance record.
VAT on UK Land and Property
The subject of VAT on UK Land and Property, is a complex one and VAT rates on land and property are often incorrectly applied. We asked our VAT Partner, Kelly Eland to explain it to us in just a few minutes.
HMRC tax enquiry
A HMRC tax enquiry is never something to be taken lightly — no matter what your company does, or whatever your tax status, staying on the right side of HMRC is always advised.
Property portfolios and VAT
Our VAT Partner, Kelly Eland takes a look at mixed-use property portfolios and VAT and the importance of meeting the 7 August filing deadline for the 30 June 2023 period.
New employee, what do you need to do?
When taking on a new employee you will need to obtain certain information from them in order to set them up on the payroll correctly and to determine the correct tax code to use.
Underpaid State Pension
Could you be at risk from underpaid state pension? If you were entitled to HRP between 1978 and 2010, it is strongly advised that you review your National Insurance record.
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